Cyber Security For Normal People: Protect Yourself Online Online Course

Cyber Security For Normal People: Protect Yourself Online

All levels
English

Course Description

This course is an actionable, step-by-step beginner's guide to locking hackers, identity thieves, and cyber criminals out of your life once and for all. Today's reality is yesterday's science fiction. You can have a real-time video conversation with someone on the other side of the planet, you can send and receive money without even taking out your wallet, and you can post content online tha...

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What you’ll learn

Why security matters, and how to best approach it
The most common security threats you should be aware of
How to develop the right mindset and browsing habits
How to secure your smartphone and all the private information it knows about you
The 25 most commonly used passwords (is yours on the list?)
What makes a good password (123456 is not a good password)
How to create and manage strong, unique passwords for all of your accounts (without needing to remember them)
How to lock attackers out of your accounts even if they manage to steal your passwords
A security hole that attackers can use to gain unfettered access to your accounts without knowing your passwords (and how you can defend yourself)
How to use the power of encryption to make your private data unreadable to attackers

Covering Topics

Section 1 : Introduction

Section 2 : Security Basics

Section 3 : Mindset & Habits

Section 4 : Smartphone Security

Section 5 : Passwords

Section 6 : Multi-Factor Authentication

Section 7 : Connected Apps

Section 8 : Encryption

Section 9 : Wrapping Up

Curriculum

  Section 1 : Introduction
1
Welcome To The Course

  Section 2 : Security Basics
2
Why Security Matters
3
The Importance Of Multi-Layer Security Preview
4
The Most Common Security Threats

  Section 3 : Mindset & Habits
5
Developing The Right Mindset And Habits For Security
6
The Importance Of Skepticism
7
Avoiding Malicious Sites And Applications
8
Why Software Updates Matter
9
Knowing (And Limiting) Yourself

  Section 4 : Smartphone Security
10
Why Mobile Security Matters
11
Setting Up A Passcode Lock
12
Managing Third-Party App Permissions
13
Locating A Lost Or Stolen Smartphone

  Section 5 : Passwords
14
The Importance Of Password Security
15
The 25 Most Common Passwords (Is Yours On The List?)
16
Best Practices For Strong Password Security
17
Using A Password Manager

  Section 6 : Multi-Factor Authentication
18
What Is Multi-Factor Authentication?
19
Types Of Mobile Two-Factor Authentication
20
LastPass Two-Factor Authentication
21
Google Two-Factor Authentication
22
Facebook Two-Factor Authentication
23
Twitter Two-Factor Authentication
24
Two-Factor Authentication For Other Services

  Section 7 : Connected Apps
25
The Danger Of Rogue Connected Apps
26
Managing Connected Apps On Google
27
Managing Connected Apps On Facebook
28
Managing Browser Extensions/Addons
29
Staying Secure With Connected Apps And Extensions

  Section 8 : Encryption
30
What Is Encryption?
31
How SSL (HTTPS) Protects Your Passwords And Private Data
32
Encrypting Your Web Traffic With A Virtual Private Network (VPN)
33
How To Encrypt Your Smartphone

  Section 9 : Wrapping Up
34
The Next Steps

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